Cladding & Roofing Estimator

Cladding & Roofing Estimator

Location: Waltham Abbey Essex (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £50k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

The Client:

A well-established firm, our client specialises metal roofing for both commercial and residential properties.

The Role:

As a Cladding & Roofing Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in preparing tenders and conducting take-offs from construction drawings.

Responsibilities:

? Calculate rates, including labour, material costs, and preliminary items.
? Utilise Bluebeam estimating software for accurate take-offs.
? Populate client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
? Prepare scope-marked drawings using Bluebeam.
? Attend handover meetings for secured projects.
? Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, queries, and RFIs.
? Understand target u values and calculations.
? Negotiate best prices and understand client requirements on-site.
? Manage project values ranging from £200k to £4M+.
? Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
? Research materials, equipment, and labour costs.
? Assist the document controller in gathering quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
? Support the document controller with technical submittals for secured projects.
? Collaborate with the design department on secured projects.


Requirements:

Essential:

? Previously worked as an Estimator or in a similar role.
? Ideally have 5 years of experience in flat roofing and rainscreen cladding.
? Good telephone skills with smart appearance.
? Comprehensive knowledge of non-combustible cladding solutions for high-rise buildings and fire barriers.
? Understand target U-values and calculations.
? Skilled in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.


Desirable:

? Experience in estimating for CWCT Aluminium rainscreen cladding systems.
? Familiarity with estimating for cavity and fire barriers.
? Knowledge of Inverted hotmelt solutions, single ply warm roofs, tapered insulation schemes, three-lay